used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Westfall, the president, had called a special meeting to deal with events of unusual importance that had brought out the entire membership.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading On behalf of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle Mrs. Westfall had demanded a retraction of the alleged libelous statements, and an apology that should be given the same publicity as the defamatory matter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On behalf of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle Mrs. Westfall had demanded a retraction of the alleged libelous statements, and an apology that should be given the same publicity as the defamatory matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On behalf of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle Mrs. Westfall had demanded a retraction of the alleged libelous statements, and an apology that should be given the same publicity as the defamatory matter.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading On behalf of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle Mrs. Westfall had demanded a retraction of the alleged libelous statements, and an apology that should be given the same publicity as the defamatory matter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On behalf of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle Mrs. Westfall had demanded a retraction of the alleged libelous statements, and an apology that should be given the same publicity as the defamatory matter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course he had mentioned no names, but his poison-tipped innuendoes were too pointed to be overlooked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading On behalf of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle Mrs. Westfall had demanded a retraction of the alleged libelous statements, and an apology that should be given the same publicity as the defamatory matter.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mrs. Westfall, the president, had called a special meeting to deal with events of unusual importance that had brought out the entire membership.
BusbynounUS /ˈbʌzbi/
tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course he had mentioned no names, but his poison-tipped innuendoes were too pointed to be overlooked.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mrs. Westfall, the president, had called a special meeting to deal with events of unusual importance that had brought out the entire membership.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
CitizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
commentarynounUS /ˈkɑːmənteri/
a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
conclavenounUS /ˈkɑːnkleɪv/
a confidential or secret meeting
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
CoralnounUS /ˈkɔːrəl/
a variable color averaging a deep pink
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course he had mentioned no names, but his poison-tipped innuendoes were too pointed to be overlooked.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Mrs. Westfall, the president, had called a special meeting to deal with events of unusual importance that had brought out the entire membership.
defamatoryadjectiveUS /dɪˈfæmətɔːri/
(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
From this reading On behalf of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle Mrs. Westfall had demanded a retraction of the alleged libelous statements, and an apology that should be given the same publicity as the defamatory matter.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading On behalf of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle Mrs. Westfall had demanded a retraction of the alleged libelous statements, and an apology that should be given the same publicity as the defamatory matter.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Mrs. Westfall, the president, had called a special meeting to deal with events of unusual importance that had brought out the entire membership.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
brought together in one place
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading On behalf of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle Mrs. Westfall had demanded a retraction of the alleged libelous statements, and an apology that should be given the same publicity as the defamatory matter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course he had mentioned no names, but his poison-tipped innuendoes were too pointed to be overlooked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course he had mentioned no names, but his poison-tipped innuendoes were too pointed to be overlooked.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Mrs. Westfall, the president, had called a special meeting to deal with events of unusual importance that had brought out the entire membership.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
innuendoesnounUS /ˌɪnjuːˈendoʊz/
plural of “innuendo” — an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
From this reading Of course he had mentioned no names, but his poison-tipped innuendoes were too pointed to be overlooked.
in the recent past
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
libelousadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪbələs/
(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign
From this reading On behalf of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle Mrs. Westfall had demanded a retraction of the alleged libelous statements, and an apology that should be given the same publicity as the defamatory matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading On behalf of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle Mrs. Westfall had demanded a retraction of the alleged libelous statements, and an apology that should be given the same publicity as the defamatory matter.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Mrs. Westfall, the president, had called a special meeting to deal with events of unusual importance that had brought out the entire membership.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
membershipnounUS /ˈmembərʃɪp/
the body of members of an organization or group
From this reading Mrs. Westfall, the president, had called a special meeting to deal with events of unusual importance that had brought out the entire membership.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Of course he had mentioned no names, but his poison-tipped innuendoes were too pointed to be overlooked.
MissionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
missionsnounUS /ˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Westfall, the president, had called a special meeting to deal with events of unusual importance that had brought out the entire membership.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Of course he had mentioned no names, but his poison-tipped innuendoes were too pointed to be overlooked.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course he had mentioned no names, but his poison-tipped innuendoes were too pointed to be overlooked.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Westfall, the president, had called a special meeting to deal with events of unusual importance that had brought out the entire membership.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading Of course he had mentioned no names, but his poison-tipped innuendoes were too pointed to be overlooked.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
having a point
From this reading Of course he had mentioned no names, but his poison-tipped innuendoes were too pointed to be overlooked.
poison-tipped
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From this reading Of course he had mentioned no names, but his poison-tipped innuendoes were too pointed to be overlooked.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Mrs. Westfall, the president, had called a special meeting to deal with events of unusual importance that had brought out the entire membership.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading On behalf of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle Mrs. Westfall had demanded a retraction of the alleged libelous statements, and an apology that should be given the same publicity as the defamatory matter.
retractionnounUS /riˈtrækʃən/
a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
From this reading On behalf of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle Mrs. Westfall had demanded a retraction of the alleged libelous statements, and an apology that should be given the same publicity as the defamatory matter.
Identical; not different.
From this reading On behalf of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle Mrs. Westfall had demanded a retraction of the alleged libelous statements, and an apology that should be given the same publicity as the defamatory matter.
SANCTUARYnounUS /ˈsæŋk.tʃu.er.i/
A place of safety, refuge, or holy retreat within the academy.
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On behalf of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle Mrs. Westfall had demanded a retraction of the alleged libelous statements, and an apology that should be given the same publicity as the defamatory matter.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Mrs. Westfall, the president, had called a special meeting to deal with events of unusual importance that had brought out the entire membership.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading On behalf of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle Mrs. Westfall had demanded a retraction of the alleged libelous statements, and an apology that should be given the same publicity as the defamatory matter.
StrandnounUS /strænd/
a pattern forming a unity within a larger structural whole
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Westfall, the president, had called a special meeting to deal with events of unusual importance that had brought out the entire membership.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Westfall, the president, had called a special meeting to deal with events of unusual importance that had brought out the entire membership.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Of course he had mentioned no names, but his poison-tipped innuendoes were too pointed to be overlooked.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Mrs. Westfall, the president, had called a special meeting to deal with events of unusual importance that had brought out the entire membership.
valuedadjectiveUS /ˈvæljuːd/
(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
Westfall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Westfall, the president, had called a special meeting to deal with events of unusual importance that had brought out the entire membership.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading SANCTUARY While these events had been taking place the members of the Coral Strand Missionary Circle were gathered at the church in solemn conclave.
whimsicaladjectiveUS /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
which person or people
From this reading The circle had lately been the object of a cowardly attack from the pen of one Bill Busby, who devoted nearly a column of the valued editorial space of the _Citizen_ to a whimsical commentary on foreign missions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Westfall, the president, had called a special meeting to deal with events of unusual importance that had brought out the entire membership.
